Thursday April 4, 1861
By April 4, however, Lincoln had already ordered preparations for expeditions to both Pickens and Sumter. Lincoln now explained to Baldwin that the situation had changed since their meeting had been arranged. He still urged Baldwin to adjourn the Virginia convention. Baldwin dismissed Lincoln's request, and then insisted on a number of demands, such as the government's withdrawal from both Pickens and Sumter. The interview soon, abruptly came to an end.
Bibliography: Nicolay and Hay, Lincoln, 3: 423-28; Current, Lincoln and the First Shot, pp. 94-96; Fox, Confidential Correspondence, 1: 39.